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Overview

SPL® Vitalizer MK2-T Plug-In

developed by SPL

Add Clarity and Life to Your Mixes with the Legendary SPL Vitalizer.

The SPL Vitalizer MK2-T plug-in for UAD-2 is a spot-on emulation of the popular tube-based Vitalizer MK2-T hardware unit, a longtime staple of top mixing and post-production engineers. Offering a patented technology for giving program material greater perceived loudness and clarity without unnatural artifacts, the Vitalizer provides independent Bass and Mid-Hi processing that works in both the time and frequency domains to effectively unmask overlapping sounds. As both a fixative and an enhancement tool, the Vitalizer MK2-T plug-in is a mixing must-have.

Features

Provides a patented technology for program material optimization, unmasking overlapping sounds in a mix

Often imitated but never duplicated, the SPL Vitalizer applies psychoacoustic and audiometric principles to audio without unnatural artifacts — processing only the original signal to verifiably improve overall output. By shifting louder frequencies slightly in time, quieter and formerly overlapping sounds are "unmasked" and made audible. Patented filtering techniques highlight the richness of the audio signal, while the Vitalizer plug-in's interactive parameters make it possible to shape sounds in a musical and effective way, bringing life to tracks. Specifically, music and speech are made clearly distinguishable and comprehensible, loudness is enhanced, and the entire soundscape becomes wider.

HistorySPL Vitalizer hardware units have been a fixture in high-end mixing, mastering, and post-production studios for years.The SPL Vitalizer MK2-T hardware is a popular revision which utilizes two 12 AX 7 LPS-double triode tubes. One of them is used within the Mid-Hi Tune filter to give the mid frequencies greater transparency with a soft, unobtrusive sound. The second tube is used within the Stereo Expander, where the stereo image not only gains more width, but also more depth and richness, thanks to pleasant tube harmonics.

ParametersAs with all Vitalizer units, the SPL Vitalizer MK2-T plug-in is very easy to use. Straightforward controls for Drive, independent Equalization (Bass and Mid-Hi), Processing level, Low Cut filter with Intensity, Stereo Expansion, and Output allow set up in seconds. The Bass control lets you choose between dry, percussive bass sound (Tight) or a punchy, deeper sound (Soft). Importantly, bass is accentuated without unnaturally emphasizing low-mid frequencies, and an easy-to-use compressor complements the Bass section.

In UseThe Stereo Vitalizer MK2-T is especially designed for recording, mastering, cutting, and post production work. Used on complete mixes or being inserted into subgroups to treat specific parts of a mix, the Stereo Vitalizer MK2-T plug-in will perform the same task as esoteric and costly hardware equalizers often used for audio sweetening, but with greater tonal flexibility and at a much lower cost. A Vitalizer MK2-T mono version is also included in this package, perfect for creating huge kick drum sounds, cleaning up acoustic and electric guitars, and briging out vocals.

User Ratings

I have so many software exciters - PSP ones including the VintageWarmer, WaveArts, and probably additional ones I just forgot for now.
None is making this exciting job as good as the SPL Vitalizer. Read More

After review of several harmonic enhancers I have selected the Vitalizer because I've been blown away by the demo on the shapping capabilities on the low-end. It's not only nice to create some sparkle and stereo widening on the mid and highs if required. It also shapes your low-end… Read More

If you are looking for a knock-out punch in your sound setup, add the SPL Vitalizer, in conjunction with Precision Multi-Band, you can literally make your high frequency on your EQ, sound like "Angels in Heaven" and still have a mighty "Super Funky",Bass line.
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The SPL Vitalizer is a really subtle plugin.
It will help you to achieve a Little more width, a little more punch on the low, more clarity on the Hi and Mid. I use it on a master bus and on a separate channel. Read More